Learn more of the expressions Americans use every day
More Speak English Like an American teaches more than 300 American English idioms and expressions through a story about an American business and the people who work there.
Follow the characters as they brainstorm products, travel abroad, navigate office relationships, and handle everyday challenges. Learn what each expression means, see it in context, and practice using it yourself.
You can use this book on its own or after Speak English Like an American. No previous book is required.
Includes: Book and audio CD featuring native speakers.
Try a sample before you choose
Preview the dialogues, explanations, and exercises to see how the book teaches expressions in context.
View Sample Lessons (PDF) →What you’ll practice
Everyday expressions
Learn more than 300 idioms and expressions through explanations and hundreds of usage examples, including examples from U.S. newspapers.
Conversations in context
Follow story-based dialogues, explore cartoons illustrating the expressions, and check your understanding with exercises and a complete answer key.
Listening and speaking
Listen to native speakers on the audio CD, repeat useful phrases aloud, and practice the rhythm and pronunciation of spoken American English.
See idioms come to life
To “open a can of worms” means to create a complicated situation that leads to more problems. Cartoons help connect expressions with memorable situations.
Reviews from readers
“As English is not my mother tongue, idioms were always difficult. This book finally explains them clearly. The lessons are entertaining, real, and very helpful.”
— P. Lai
“Super useful if you want to improve your English skills. Being a foreigner is not easy, and this book helped me a lot.”
— Reviewer
“Great for conversational English classes. It has a story you can follow, which adds to its charm.”
— K. Mason
Bonus practice for readers
After reading the book, review the expressions with the bonus crossword puzzle. Use the answer key to check your work.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to finish Speak English Like an American first?
No. This book introduces a new story and a new set of expressions. You can start here or use it to continue learning after the first book.
Can I use it for self-study?
Yes. The explanations, exercises, answer key, and audio CD support independent practice. Teachers can also use the dialogues and exercises in class.
What format is included?
This product includes a printed book and an audio CD. The sample lessons and bonus crossword downloads above are PDF files.
Continue your learning
- Everyday idioms: Speak English Like an American
- Workplace expressions: Speak Business English Like an American
- More business idioms: Speak Better Business English and Make More Money
- Everyday situations: Speak English Around Town
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